Reading to Lanark Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lanark takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 49m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

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7h 39m

£109–223

Reading to Lanark train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:15 PM → 7:14 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 9:13 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
3:15 PM → 10:10 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:15 AM → 5:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 6:02 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 7:11 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 8:11 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Lanark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.